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EPISODE · Apr 14, 2026 · 21 MIN

One Nutrition Shift to Thrive In Midlife

from The Family Fork: Nutrition For Moms In Perimenopause · host Hosted by Ashley Malik | Insights inspired by Dr. Mary Claire Haver, Dr. Mark Hyman, and Mel Robbins

What if that "healthy" breakfast you're eating every morning is actually making it harder for you to lose weight?That avocado toast with whole-grain bread and a yogurt on the side? It sounds like a solid start to the day. But if you're in perimenopause or menopause, you might be hitting three major inflammatory triggers before 9am — and you don't even know it.This is episode two of my Spring Into Summer series, and today we're talking about nutrition. But not just any nutrition advice. I'm breaking down why the generic meal plans flooding your Instagram feed aren't working for you — and why every woman over 35 should be eating anti-inflammatory.Your body in midlife is fighting inflammation around the clock. And without the protective estrogen you had before perimenopause, that fight just got a lot harder. I'm walking you through exactly how inflammation shows up in your daily life (hello, 3pm crash and middle-of-the-night wake-ups), which foods are making it worse, and how to eat anti-inflammatory without giving up tacos, burgers, or family dinners.Plus, I'm sharing a client story about Kathy (who was eating "healthy" but still struggling with energy, sleep, and weight), and the simple shifts that helped her lose 7 pounds and finally stop dreading social dinners.What You'll Learn:📌 Why "eating healthy" isn't enough in midlife — and what to focus on instead📌 How inflammation shows up as weight gain, the 3pm energy crash, and disrupted sleep📌 The four foods that are most inflammatory for women in perimenopause (you're probably eating at least one every day)📌 How the "healthy breakfast" trap could be sabotaging your progress before 9am📌 What anti-inflammatory eating actually looks like at a normal family dinner table — not a spa menu📌 How Kathy lost 7 pounds, crushed her sugar cravings, and stopped dreading dinners out📌 The one simple swap you can make this week to start reducing inflammationResources & Ways To ConnectGrab the FREE 21-Day Anti-Inflammatory Guide hereEpisode 1 of the Spring Into Summer SeriesLearn more about the Perimenopause Weight Loss Method hereBook a free callWork with MeConnect on Instagram

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What if that "healthy" breakfast you're eating every morning is actually making it harder for you to lose weight? That avocado toast with whole-grain bread and a yogurt on the side? It sounds like a solid start to the day. But if you're in perimenopause or menopause, you might be hitting three major inflammatory triggers before 9am — and you don't even know it. This is episode two of my Spring Into Summer series, and today we're talking about nutrition. But not just any nutrition advice. I'...

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